Freezing rain expected for Sault and area

WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Freezing rain warning in effect for:

• Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
• Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay
• Agawa - Lake Superior Park

Periods of freezing rain will continue this morning. Freezing rain will change to rain early this afternoon.

A few millimetres of ice accretion on exposed structures and untreated surfaces are possible.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays. Road closures are possible. Utility outages may occur.

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

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